Oliveira Square, Guimarães (photo by author) In week 35, the rains followed me on a work road trip to the north. I’d sat aside a few days...

Rains Empty the Streets of the Alfama Week 34 was full of monsoons, flashers and a bit of craziness. Unintentional Flashers As I prepared...

The Lovely Graça (photo by author) In week 33, we had some challenges along with a little fun on the beco. Paintings in The Museum of...

Lemon Pie and Dark Chocolate Gelato (photo by author) In week 32, I had some mishaps, some good times, and of course there were more...

Casa Tis: Lisbon…Before the Vapors (photo by author) In week 31, I fought a war with the vapors… Overcome By the Vapors One day I was...

Olivia and Archie in The Bunker (photo by author) In week 30, despite never owning a pet myself, I agreed to dogsit and was quickly...

Life in the Beco (photo by author) In week 29, I had some random fun times and some not so fun times sponsored by My Portuguese Slumlord....

Praça da Alegria, Lisbon In Week 28, I reflected on my favorite spots in Lisbon and why I love them so. You Had Me At Óla My very first...

Taco Night Street Party! (photo by Taco Enthusiast) In week 27, I returned to Lisbon after three weeks in the US. I had two fun parties...

Learning Portuguese from the Locals (photo by selfie) In week 26, I reached the halfway mark of my first year in Lisbon. A halftime...

Hanging in Asheville with Mama Tis (photo by author’s waitress) In Week 25 I returned to SC to spend some quality time with Mama Tis....

The Catholic Youth Take Over Lisbon (photo by author) In week 24 all hell broke loose in Lisbon. In Week 24, Catholic youth from all over...

In week 23, things heated up with My Portuguese Slumlord. During my first months here, the Portuguese people have been incredibly...

FLAMING CHORIZO The highlight of Week 22 was hands-down the Sausage Slinging Suitor. The Invitation One day as I was walking home, I...

Back on the Beco’s Bench (photo by author) Week 21 brought drama to our little Beco! Missing Neighbor Lately, my favorite neighbor has...

Alfama Night Drinks Week 20 brought some random fun nights in my Alfama neighborhood! Poker Night in the Alfama As life follows my new...

It’s Official…I’m a Portuguese Resident! (photo by author) In Week 19, I received my Portuguese resident’s card and spent time reflecting...

Locals in the Parade During the Festival of São João, Braga It’s A Festival Life for Me! During week 18, I headed to Braga, a small city...

Lisa with a View of the Sanctuary of Santa Luzia (photo by author) During week seventeen, I had been summoned to appear before...

Lisa with Manchester City’s Premier League Cup (photo by author) When one moves to Europe, one of the very first things that comes to...